About Our Organization
Friends of Bexley Public Library supports the library’s mission by engaging the community in cooperation with the library. The Friends are proud to provide full financial support for the library’s Summer Reading Program, various other library programs, and staff training, appreciation, and enrichment. Friends of Bexley Public Library is a 501(c)(3) corporation, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Bid on Bexley: Watercolor Auction Now Open
We’re thrilled to share a special opportunity to celebrate Bexley, support your library, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of local art.
The Friends have received a generous donation of eight original watercolor paintings by local artist Phoebe Kellerman, created as part of the Love Your Alley initiative. Each piece captures the beauty of Bexley’s alleys – those hidden, everyday spaces that connect our community in meaningful ways.
Online Auction Now Open
All eight paintings are available through our online auction, with proceeds directly supporting library programs, resources, and outreach. Each painting has a “bid now” and “buy now” option! Bidding is open now and will continue through Friday, May 22.
https://www.32auctions.com/BexleyWatercolors2026
See the Paintings in Person
Join us at the library during upcoming Love Your Alley events to get an up-close and in-person look at all the paintings:
Love Your Alley: What Should You Plan in Your Garden?
Thursday, May 7
7:00-8:00PM
https://bexley.libnet.info/event/15672145
Meet the Artist Reception + Love Your Alley: Reason in Every Season
Thursday, May 14
Reception: 5:30-6:30PM; seminar: 7:00-8:00PM
Bexley Public Library Auditorium
Meet Phoebe Kellerman, hear the story behind the paintings, and view the full collection before the evening’s Love Your Alley event.
👉 https://bexley.libnet.info/event/15672229
As always, we are truly grateful for your support and are excited to offer you this chance to bring a piece of Bexley into your home.
Thank you for being part of this community 💚
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Holiday Hop Pop Up Book Sale!
A holiday surprise! The Friends will be joining Bexley’s Main St Holiday Hop on Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 6-8PM. We have pulled some GREAT, gift-able books, holiday themed books, and our ever-popular Blind Date Books: Holiday edition! Items will be priced as marked — and always a great bargain! The Bexley Libary has loads of fun activities planned for the evening, so bring the whole family out for some holiday fun and shopping!
2025 Friends Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Friends Meeting, happening Sunday, December 17th at 2:00PM in the Quiet Reading Room at our beloved Bexley Public Library.
We will discuss our group’s accomplishments in 2025 and some goals for 2026. We will also elect our new Board Members for 2026. All Friends Members are encouraged to attend and find out more about our organization’s work. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at admin@friendsbexlib.org. See you there!
2025 Friends Book Sale
